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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376  
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If you mean changing over from the LR HU to the Kenwood then yes it is. If you don't already have some ISO radio release keys you can either get a pair (costs peanuts) and that will make the job a lot easier. Failing that just take out the centre dash. You'll also need a single DIN cage but make sure to check if the HU comes with one as standard or you may end up with two.
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27th May 2013 7:22pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Well today I was demo'd a KDC-BT52U
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/produ...KDC-BT52U/ It has the built in Handsfree kit and Microphone, 3 Pre-outs and basically all I need in a HU. So promptly bought one  . Now I need to build a contraption behind and below the rear DC seats to hold a Sub/Amp and a pair of 6x9's |
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28th May 2013 7:59pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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Excellent.
I assume the mic is still external though for the BT?
And for 6x9's I've got just the one's I'd recommend. If you want some good power that is from a premium brand.  $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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28th May 2013 8:03pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Yes I think so. I'm now entering the realms of what size Amp I'd need
 , enough to power one Sub and 2 6x9's. |
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28th May 2013 8:05pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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You're recommendation wouldn't start with a Part No KDC would it
. I think I might stay with Kenwood as I have never had a problem with them except for a Mask Mechanical fault once |
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28th May 2013 8:07pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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Nope. These - Kenwood KFC-S6994
Amp wise you can either go for a 3 channel (not the best option) Or a stereo 2 chanel and a mono 1 chanel Amp If you try to find a 3 channel I would say you'll have trouble getting the power ratings to match well and also dependant how confident you are more complicated. Two Amps you can easily "daisy chain" providing they are capable of it. If not there are other ways around it. Sub & Sub Amp I would recommend either Kicker or Kenwood both I would recommend. In your case you are probably best to stick with Kenwood as a full match to the rest for quality and compatibility. If your looking for a big power output though and don't mind spending a fair bit more then kicker maybe an option. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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28th May 2013 8:19pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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They look good. The man I bought the unit from says I should build the install and then take the vehicle to him for viewing. He'd then give me a recommendation on sizes.
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28th May 2013 8:21pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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For what exactly sizing of the Sub ect? $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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28th May 2013 8:22pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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I think so.
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28th May 2013 8:23pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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I'm not purchasing any more hardware till the install is built, maybe email you a pic once done for a recommendation if you would be so kind.
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28th May 2013 8:24pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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No problem at all. Would you like my E-mail address via PM?
And I assume then you want to make the box and everything first then? Be sure to get your internal box volume correct for your intended 6x9's / Sub so you get a good quality and frequency. I know your not going to as of yet but what size sub were you thinking? $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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28th May 2013 8:27pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Sorry, I fell asleep. As soon as I start building ill email you a few pics, could you pm a email address I would be grateful for pointers
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29th May 2013 4:43am |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Gotta start build the enclosures behind and under the rear of the DC seats. Arrived today the head unit, Sub,and 6x9's
Head Unit Kenwood KDC-BT53U rear Sub Kenwood KFC-W112s 800w 12" 6x9's Kenwood KFC-M6934A 360w 3mtr Acoustic Black Carpet 2 cans of Heavy duty spray adhesive All I need now is a Amp, not sure on what size would power that lot though, and the wiring kit. Looks like a weekend of fun |
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31st May 2013 10:44pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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Sounds interesting.
I expect that little lot will take you the whole weekend at least.  $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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31st May 2013 10:47pm |
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